Public Speaking

Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself to an audience
such as your troop, class at school, or some other group.

Prepare a three- to five-minute talk on a topic of your choice that
incorporates body language and visual aids.

Give an impromptu talk of at least two minutes, either as part of a
group discussion or before your counselor. Use a subject selected by
your counselor that is interesting to you but that is not known to
you in advance and for which you do not have time to prepare.

Select a topic of interest to your audience. Collect and organize
information about this topic and prepare an outline. Write an eight- to
10-minute speech, practice it, then deliver it in a conversational
way.

Show you know parliamentary procedure by leading a discussion or
meeting according to accepted rules of order; or by answering questions
on the rules of order.

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